computer animation

also known as computer generated images (CGI)

Form of animated graphics that has replaced “stop-motion” animation of scale-model puppets or drawings. Efforts to lessen the labour and costs of animation have led to simplification and computerization. Computers can be used in every step of sophisticated animation—for example, to automate the movement of the rostrum camera or to supply the in-between drawings for full animation. When a three-dimensional figure is translated into computer terms (digitized), the computer can generate and display a sequence of images that seem to move or rotate the object through space. Hence computer animation can simulate highly complex motion for medical and other scientific researchers, as well as for feature films.

computer animation

The creation of animated sequences within the computer. Contrast with stop-motion animation.

computer animation [kəm′pyüd·ər an·ə′mā·shən]

(computer science)

The use of a computer to present, either continuously or in rapid succession, pictures on a cathode-ray tube or other device, graphically representing a time developing system at successive times.

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Areas outside cinema and television are included, such as computer animation.

Historical dictionary of animation and cartoons by Reference & Research Book News

Fifteen years ago the computer animations were ground breaking and fifteen years later are no less awe inspiring.

Toy Story in 3D by Independent Television News Limited (ITN)

00 Paperback T385 This volume contains the proceedings of an international conference bringing together scientists, artists, and technology users from a cross section of disciplines in order to discuss the application and utilization of computer-aided visualization in the areas of built and rural environments, biomedicine, geometrical modeling and imaging, and computer animation and digital art.

Visualisation in built and rural environments--biomedical ... by SciTech Book News

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